Susan Blades's dishfolio
I love finding unusual recipes as well as those good old standards that Grandma made. Baking and cooking are a labor of love for me and I strive to share wonderful recipes that people will try and enjoy!
Last Posted Recipe: Oct 6, 2018
Easy White Beans and Baby Greens Stew
This Quick-and-Easy White Bean and Baby Greens Stew is a little garlicky with chunks of smoky ham, baby greens, and soft cannellini beans in a nice broth.
by Susan Blades
Chocolate Babka
Fluffy, tender yeast bread with swirls of chocolate, topped with a buttery streusel.
by Susan Blades
Beet and Ginger Cake with Cream Cheese
Tender cake with bits of candied ginger, toasted walnuts, orange zest, raisins, and shredded beets. A Fall favorite by David Lebovitz.
by Susan Blades
Blum's Coffee Crunch
Two-layer lemon chiffon cake slathered with coffee whipped cream and topped with a honeycomb-like coffee candy crunch.
by Susan Blades
Soft Blueberry Cookies with Lemony Glaze
Thick, soft sugar cookies filled with fresh blueberries and topped with a creamy lemon glaze.
by Susan Blades
Parmesan Soup with Tiny Pasta and Peas
Ultra-easy Parmesan soup with tiny pasta and peas. Use those Parmesan rinds to make a flavorful, light soup.
by Susan Blades
Almond Fudge Shortbread Bars
Buttery shortbread topped with thick fudge and sprinkled with toasted crunchy almonds. Nice little dessert bite!
by Susan Blades
Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps
Sweet, salty and (a bit) spicy pork wrapped in soft, crunchy butter lettuce and dipped in an Asian sesame sauce.
by Susan Blades
Down-Home Creamy Ham Casserole
Creamy blend of from-scratch cheese sauce, tender cauliflower, smoky ham, and fresh mushrooms.
by Susan Blades
Cinnamon Honey Oatmeal Biscotti
Cinnamon Honey Oatmeal Biscotti - full of deep cinnamon flavor, along with rich honey, chewy oats and crunchy almonds.
by Susan Blades
Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Cookies - possibly the best chocolate cookie in the world! Chewy and intensely chocolate.
by Susan Blades
Black-Eyed Peas with Oranges and Chipotle
Black-eyed peas and black beans make this side dish (or salad) a hearty choice. The oranges add sweetness and the chipotle adds a spicy smokiness.
by Susan Blades
Lemon Buttermilk Sheet Cake
Lemon cake topped with an amazing buttermilk lemon glaze and finished with crunchy lemon sugar.
by Susan Blades
Strawberry Almond Quick Bread
Tender, lightly sweet strawberry quick bread full of fresh strawberries and topped with crunchy almonds.
by Susan Blades
Creamy Corn with Pancetta
Fresh corn dish made creamy with mascarpone, filled with chunks of pancetta and finished off with fresh basil.
by Susan Blades
Two-Ingredient Peachy Keen Cooler
Two ingredients (Sprite and peach nectar) make for a refreshing Summer drink.
by Susan Blades
Not Just Another Chocolate Chip Cookie
Spent years perfecting this Chocolate Chip Cookie. Chewy inside, filled with chocolate chunks and lightly crisp on the edges.
by Susan Blades
Summer Peach Cake
Amazing vanilla-almond cake filled with fresh peaches and topped with crunchy almond-sugar. Perfect.
by Susan Blades
Strawberry Shortcake Gooey Butter Cookies
Tender, chewy strawberry cookies. Quick and easy - starts with a cake mix, butter, cream cheese and other good stuff.
by Susan Blades
Chocolate Yeast Bread
Tender, but substantial chocolate yeast bread dotted with chunks of chocolate. Grab a glass of milk, a slice of this bread, and indulge yourself!
by Susan Blades
Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan
Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan - no breading, so it's a lighter version of the classic. Herby, cheesy, and great for a weeknight dinner.
by Susan Blades
Whole Wheat Blueberry Pecan Muffins
Healthier Whole Wheat Blueberry Pecan Muffins bursting with fresh blueberries, pecans, and topped with crunchy sugar.
by Susan Blades
Homemade Creme Brulee Ice Cream
Unbelievably creamy homemade Creme Brulee Ice Cream. Tastes just like a creme brulee with even that crunchy topping flavor coming through!
by Susan Blades
Chocolate-Beet Cupcakes
Deeply chocolate cupcakes made with beets and whole wheat flour and topped with a cream cheese frosting. You'd never know they have beets in them. Delicious!
by Susan Blades
Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins
Light, fluffy vanilla muffin dotted with chocolate chips. Simple ingredients, delicious little muffins.
by Susan Blades
Peanut Butter Cookies with Whipped Ganache
Soft peanut butter cookies with a silky whipped chocolate ganache filling.
by Susan Blades
Flank Steak with Grapes and Mushrooms
Perfectly cooked flank steak drizzled with a roasted grape, mushroom brandy sauce. Surprisingly simple!
by Susan Blades
Honey Vanilla Pound Cake
Honey Vanilla Pound Cake. Simple, but delicious with a hint of honey and lemon.
by Susan Blades
Wild Rice Salad
Crunchy, chewy, sweet, and slightly salty Wild Rice Salad with a nice fresh orange juice/olive oil dressing. Serve as an entree or side.
by Susan Blades
Chicken Thighs with BBQ Beans
One-pot chicken thighs with homemade BBQ beans. Hearty and delicious.
by Susan Blades
Gooey Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars
A buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich chocolate chip cookie topping - gooey and delicious.
by Susan Blades
Pasta Sauce Raphael
Hearty, tasty pasta sauce full of tomatoes, onion, garlic, artichokes and spices. Use it over the pasta of your choice.
by Susan Blades
Sour Cream-Blueberry Crumb Cake
Use those Spring blueberries in this dense, ultra-moist crumb cake. Almost has a bread pudding texture!
by Susan Blades
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